IN Community is a publication dedicated to representing , encouraging and promoting the Bethel Park area and its comprising municipalities by focusing on the talents and gifts of the people who live and work here . Our goal is to provide readers with the most informative and professional regional publication in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania .

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Bethel Park High School welcomed audiences to be the heroes of their stories in a larger-than-life tale for their spring musical , “ Big Fish .” See story on page 14 . Photo courtesy of Todd Kuczawa .

18 Splash into Summer ! Bethel Park ’ s $ 3.5 million Splash Park set to open in late spring .

20 Days of Summer ! Your guide to the best festivals , fairs , outdoor concerts and more !

33 No Place Like Home What you need to know if you ’ re dipping your toe into the housing market this summer .

43 Rollin ’ on the Rivers , Lakes and Ponds Here are some fabulous locations to enjoy water activities in your neck of the woods .

4 From the CEO 10 IN the Loop : What ’ s News in Bethel Park 12 IN Good Taste : Joey Hilty , Owner and Chef ;

Emily Slagel , Co‐Owner , The Vandal 14 IN Events : Bethel Park High School

Presents ‘ Big Fish ’ 16 IN Events : Pittsburgh Tartan Day 2024 48 IN the Burgh : Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium

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